Tender

Water System Risk Assessment & Water Hygiene Monitoring Service

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking bids for their "Water System Risk Assessment & Water Hygiene Monitoring Service" tender, located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, under the industry category of water-treatment services. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with an open procedure allowing all suppliers to participate. The enquiry period ends on 4th May 2026, and the tender submission deadline has been extended to 12th May 2026. The contract is valued at up to £300,000 gross, and spans services such as water risk assessment and hygiene monitoring. Key deadlines include the award period closing on 1st June 2026 and contract commencement set for 15th June 2026, lasting until 14th June 2029 with potential for up to two further one-year renewals.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for SMEs specialising in water-treatment works, building surveying, technical testing, and environmental consultancy. Companies that offer consulting and monitoring services for water systems, particularly those with experience in legionella risk management, are well-suited to compete. The contract rewards quality, priced at a 30% quality criterion, paired with competitive pricing and social value. Businesses with expertise in environmental monitoring, tank cleaning, and water safety services can leverage their skills to fulfil the council's needs, helping them expand their clientele and solidify their market presence. Engaging in this tender could enhance their local reputation and open further partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Water System Risk Assessment & Water Hygiene Monitoring Service

Notice Description

Water Risk Assessments (WRA) Surveys of current water systems required to assess risk of exposure to legionella bacteria from systems & any work activities that utilise the system. Inspection to assess, and certify all Council & Berneslai Homes water systems, and provide advice as to condition and safety. Water Hygiene Monitoring Service (Water Tanks) Scheduled monitoring of water tanks to ensure conditions for bacteria growth, such as legionella, are reduced. Provision to include temperature monitoring, cleaning and disinfection of tanks, water sampling, etc.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06826f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034144-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

41 - Collected and purified water

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

41110000 - Drinking water

41120000 - Non-drinking water

45232430 - Water-treatment work

71315300 - Building surveying services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71632000 - Technical testing services

71700000 - Monitoring and control services

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

90713100 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste-water other than for construction

90721000 - Environmental safety services

90721800 - Natural risks or hazards protection services

90913000 - Tank and reservoir cleaning services

90913100 - Tank-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

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